On February 26, 2024, at approximately 8:46 am, Ames Public Safety Communication – 911 Center received a call from the Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road, regarding a large fight in the cafeteria. It was reported juveniles were fighting with each other and adults on scene. Officers arrived on scene and separated the involved parties. Officers restrained one student who was acting violently. Juvenile referrals for disorderly conduct and interference with official acts have been issued. This case remains under investigation and additional charges are pending.
On March 7, Ames Police reported that they have continued the investigation and additional juvenile referrals for disorderly conduct and simple assault were issued.
In addition, Shontell A. Jenkins, age 34, of Ames has been charged with the following:
• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a simple misdemeanor, Iowa Code 709A.1(1)